Tag: sustainability

Queensland recycling facility set to open by end of year

Construction of a new $40.5 million material recycling facility (MRF) on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland is close to completion. The construction of the facility, which is set to be operational by the end...

SecondBite announces inaugural ‘No Food Waste Challenge’

SecondBite is encouraging Australians to get creative in the reduction and/or elimination of their food waste next month, announcing the 21-day ‘No Food Waste Challenge’. During the inaugural event, participants will be asked...

Sunny Queen commits to a sustainable future

Sunny Queen Australia has released its first ‘Sustainability Strategic Plan’ built around the five goals of: Zero hunger Good health and wellbeing Decent work and economic growth Responsible consumption and production Climate...

Aussies still willing to pay for sustainability amid cost-of-living crisis

Over half of the Australian shoppers recently surveyed by Monash University say sustainability is an important factor when making a retail purchase. Despite the increases to our cost of living, Monash Business School’s...

‘Maggot robots’ to help Woolies work towards zero food waste

Sustainability-focused start-up Goterra is set to launch a new food waste management system, using insects, in Sydney. Woolworths will be its foundation customer. Located in Wetherill Park, the state-of-the-art facility harnesses “groundbreaking” technology...

Mondelēz launches new digital platform

Mondelēz International has launched Snacking Right, a new mobile-friendly digital platform for Cadbury fans in Australia. Accessible via on-pack QR codes, the platform provides recycling and packaging disposal information, as return-to-store programs and...

Businesses urged to back up sustainability claims

The ACCC is urging businesses to track and substantiate claims they make about environmental sustainability in a bid to stamp out ‘greenwashing’. On July 14, the ACCC released draft guidelines about sustainability claims...

VicReturn announces container price for Victoria’s container deposit scheme

Victoria’s new container deposit scheme, CDS Vic, will reward Victorians with a 10¢ refund for every eligible can, carton and bottle they return. Under the scheme, first suppliers (beverage manufacturers and importers) share...
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